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Nolan, Caroline; Herbert, Sandra – Mathematics Education Research Journal, 2015
The introduction of linear functions is the turning point where many students decide if mathematics is useful or not. This means the role of parameters and variables in linear functions could be considered to be "threshold concepts". There is recognition that linear functions can be taught in context through the exploration of linear…
Descriptors: Mathematical Concepts, Mathematical Models, Mathematics Instruction, Calculators
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Christmann, Edwin P. – Policy Futures in Education, 2009
This study compared the effects of microcomputer-based statistical software and hand-held calculators on the statistics achievement of university males and females. The subjects, 73 graduate students enrolled in univariate statistics classes at a public comprehensive university, were randomly assigned to groups that used either microcomputer-based…
Descriptors: Graduate Students, Females, Computer Software, Educational Technology
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What Works Clearinghouse, 2009
University of Chicago School Mathematics Project (UCSMP) Algebra is a one-year course covering three primary topics: (1) linear and quadratic expressions, sentences, and functions; (2) exponential expressions and functions; and (3) linear systems. Topics from geometry, probability, and statistics are integrated with the appropriate algebra.…
Descriptors: Graphing Calculators, Educational Technology, Probability, Algebra
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Engebretsen, Arne – Mathematics Teacher, 1997
Presents strategies that utilize graphing calculators and computer software to help students understand the concept of minimizing the squared residuals to find the line of best fit. Includes directions for least-squares drawings using a variety of technologies. (DDR)
Descriptors: Calculators, Classroom Techniques, Computer Uses in Education, Data Analysis
Thomas, M. O. J., Ed. – 2000
This volume contains the proceedings of the International Conference on Technology in Mathematics Education (TIME 2000). It includes papers, posters, and short oral reports. Research papers include: (1) "Implications of the Shift from Isolated Expensive Technology to Connected, Inexpensive, Ubiquitous and Diverse Technologies" (Jim…
Descriptors: Algebra, Calculators, Cognitive Processes, Computer Uses in Education
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Ratliff, Michael I.; Martinez-Cruz, Armando M. – Mathematics and Computer Education, 2002
Aims for students to use a combination of stochastic ideas to simulate a basketball tournament. Uses the TI-83 calculator in the activity to simulate the binomial distribution. (KHR)
Descriptors: Computer Uses in Education, Graphing Calculators, Mathematical Models, Mathematics Activities
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Arnold, Stephen; Taylor, James – Australian Mathematics Teacher, 1996
Discusses the Texas Instruments calculator the TI-92 and how it can be an effective tool in the mathematics classroom. Provides examples of combining the algebra capabilities of the calculator and Cabri-Geometry II with graphing, tables of values, statistics, programming, and a simple text editor to enhance mathematics instruction. (DDR)
Descriptors: Algebra, Calculators, Computer Software, Computer Uses in Education
High, Robert V. – 1998
This paper reports on the results of a survey instrument designed to measure the use of mathematics software packages, as well as statistical software packages in the college classroom. The survey was distributed to teachers of mathematics and statistics at several four-year colleges in Long Island, New York. The survey also measured the opinions…
Descriptors: Calculators, College Mathematics, Computer Software, Computer Uses in Education
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Bratton, George N. – Mathematics Teacher, 1999
Discusses the impact of technology such as graphing calculators or statistical software packages on statistics instruction and curriculum as it makes teaching some topics unnecessary, makes instruction in some topics better, and allows for the teaching of some topics that have never been taught. (ASK)
Descriptors: Computer Software, Computer Uses in Education, Educational Technology, Graphing Calculators
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Alper, Lynne; And Others – Mathematics Teacher, 1995
Describes the Interactive Mathematics Program (IMP), a four-year program of problem-based mathematics that integrates algebra, geometry, and trigonometry with additional topics, such as probability and statistics, and uses calculator and computer technology to enhance student understanding. (MKR)
Descriptors: Algebra, Calculators, Computer Uses in Education, Demonstration Programs
Reesink, Carole J., Ed. – 1998
A collection of articles from the journals "Arithmetic Teacher" and "Teaching Children Mathematics" provide ideas for the instruction and use of teacher-made instructional aids. Guidelines used to select articles for this collection called for the articles to have a clear purpose and be related to a contemporary topic in the elementary school…
Descriptors: Calculators, Computation, Computer Uses in Education, Educational Technology
DeBower, Carrol E.; DeBower, Kari L. – 1990
Reasons for poor performance in mathematics by students in the United States are discussed. According to the authors, too many students never experience arithmetic at a physical, concrete level. Students are drilled in arithmetic facts without any meaningful context and are given few opportunities to use numerical concepts in real-life…
Descriptors: Algebra, Calculators, Cognitive Development, Computer Uses in Education
Hirabayashi, Ichiei, Ed.; And Others – 1993
The Proceedings of PME-XVII has been published in three volumes because of the large number of papers presented at the conference. Volume I contains a brief Plenary Panel report, 4 full-scale Plenary Addresses, the brief reports of 10 Working Groups and 4 Discussion Groups, and a total of 23 Research Reports grouped under 4 themes. Volume II…
Descriptors: Algebra, Beliefs, Calculators, Computer Uses in Education